Hot Shot’s Secret Signs Two Year ODSS Title Sponsorship
Hot Shot’s Secret, a leading manufacturer of diesel additives and performance racing oils and fluids, announces a two-year Title Sponsorship of the Outlaw Diesel Super Series (ODSS) for 2023 and 2024. As a longtime supporter of diesel motorsports, Hot Shot’s Secret also recently announced title sponsorship for the National Hot Rod Diesel Association (NHRDA) for
ARCA Menards Series Announces 2023 Schedule
Officials with the ARCA Menards Series have announced the 2023 schedule. The season will once again feature 20 races at 19 tracks, kicking off the series’ 70th anniversary with its 60th race at Daytona International Speedway (Daytona, Florida) and concluding, for the second consecutive year, with its championship event at its home track: Toledo Speedway (Toledo,
Tony Stewart to Make Top Alcohol Dragster Debut in Las Vegas
The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) has announced that Tony Stewart will make his Top Alcohol dragster debut during the NHRA Nevada Nationals on October 28–30, at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The versatile racer owns driving championships across NASCAR, INDYCAR, and USAC, and has secured hundreds of victories on oval tracks, dirt tracks, and
Racing Industry Prepares to Showcase New Products, Technology at 2022 PRI Trade Show
More than 1,000 of the world’s premier motorsports companies—including iconic brands, race sanctioning bodies and emerging manufacturers—are planning to showcase their newest products and technology at the 34th annual PRI Trade Show on December 8-10, 2022. Taking place at the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indianapolis, the motorsports industry’s annual trade
Single Turbo LML-Based Duramax Engine
Walking the grounds of Lucas Oil Raceway during the 2022 Ultimate Callout Challenge, we spotted Brett Deutsch’s 1969 C10 outfitted with an LML Duramax engine. Naturally, we had to stop and fid out more of the details of this badass truck. It’s our Diesel of the Week brought to you by AMSOIL INC.
NMRA, NMCA Release 2023 Event Schedules
ProMedia has released the 2023 schedules for the Holley NMRA Ford Nationals series and the Red Line Oil NMCA Muscle Car Nationals series. The Holley NMRA Ford Nationals series will celebrate its 25th year in 2023, with several special features and celebrations planned to mark the occasion. “From kicking off our silver-anniversary season by returning
NHRA Announces Full 2023 Camping World Drag Racing Series Schedule
NHRA has announced the full 2023 Camping World Drag Racing Series schedule, which will include a pair of Pep Boys NHRA All-Star Callout races in Gainesville, Florida, and Indianapolis, Indiana, as well as a return to the fan-favorite Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Illinois. “We’re proud of everyone involved who worked so hard to get
Turbocharged 6.0L Powerstroke Engine
In an era where so many diesel folks opt for a Cummins build, it’s refreshing to see a badass Powerstroke catch your eye. Harlan Clemons is one of those Powerstroke guys, and his turbocharged 6.0L was a sight to see at the Ultimate Callout Challenge. Check it out!
Gerardo Bonilla Joins Skip Barber Racing School
Skip Barber Racing School has announced Gerardo Bonilla as the racing school and race series president. He previously served as a master instructor for the Skip Barber from 1998–2012. Bonilla’s most recent experience includes time as the director of operations for Lucas Oil School of Racing, and before that, as a series driver coach and
Hall Of Famer Steve Francis Joins World Of Outlaws Late Models
Officials with the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment have announced Steve Francis as its new director of competition.
Thunder Valley Raceway Park (OK) Listed For Sale
Thunder Valley Raceway Park—the 1/4-mile drag strip in Noble, Oklahoma—is for sale for $2.85 million.
Motortrend’s Hot Rod Drag Week Prepares for 18th Annual Event
Four cities, five days, 1,000+ miles to crown the fastest car in America. Hot Rod Drag Week returns September 18.
NHRA Announces A/Fuel Engine Program for Top Alcohol Funny Car
National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) officials have announced the addition of an A/Fuel engine program for the Top Alcohol Funny Car class beginning in the 2023 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series. With the addition of the A/Fuel (injected nitromethane) engine program into the class, NHRA aims to increase participation and give drivers and race
NHRA Announces First Four Races of 2023 Camping World Series
NHRA officials have announced the dates for the first four races for the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series schedule, as the upcoming season will open March 9-12 with the 54th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway. Fans can also look forward to all four professional categories (Top Fuel, Funny Car,
Summer Vibes and a Dream Engine Giveaway
How can you not love summer? Sure, it gets hot, but it definitely beats the cold, and there’s so much going on to occupy your time. Here at Engine Builder, our team has stayed extremely busy attending racing events, shows, visiting manufacturers and engine shops, as well as our usual content work.
Important Dates for 2022 PRI Trade Show
It’s time to start preparing for the 2022 PRI Trade Show, the three biggest days in the racing business! The PRI team is planning for one of the best Shows yet, and we’re looking forward to seeing the entire racing industry back together under one roof. Taking place December 8–10, 2022, at the Indiana Convention
Hot Shot’s Secret Sponsored Competitors Fill the UCC 2022 Podium
Hot Shot’s Secret, a high-performance lubricant brand, congratulates Hot Shot’s Secret sponsored racer Justin Zeigler for his recent Ultimate Callout Challenge (UCC) championship. The Amsoil Ultimate Callout Challenge continues to set new records and has become the premier event for diesel competition in the USA for 1/8-mile drag, dyno and sled pull competition. The three-day
One Lucky Winner to Ride in Pace Vehicle Prior to Start of 2023 DAYTONA 500
While tickets for the 65th Annual DAYTONA 500, NASCAR’s most prestigious and iconic event, are set to officially go on sale on Friday, June 17, fans can be a part of a pre-sale sweepstakes that could put them inside one of the pace vehicles prior to the start of The Great American Race. The 2023
Kenny Koretsky and Family Purchase Maple Grove Raceway (PA)
Veteran NHRA racer Kenny Koretsky and his family, including his sons Kenny Jr. and current Pro Stock driver Kyle, have purchased Maple Grove Raceway, located near Reading, Pennsylvania. The track has hosted NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series events for nearly four decades and will host the opener to the NHRA Countdown to the Championship, the
Ultimate Callout Challenge 2022 Preview
The biggest diesel competition event of the year is less than three months away; read more to learn what changes are happening this year and how the diesel world is preparing!